Community Engagement & Marketing Intern Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is offering a part-time internship opportunity in support of POSTs Community Engagement programs. Responsibilities include helping to staff in-person public events event publishing guest communications and similar coordination tasks for POSTs Ambassador volunteer teams.
Activities may include research projects database work in Salesforce helping with event planning and execution and other projects as needed. The internship is designed as a 20-hour-per-week position with a maximum duration of 1000 hours and reports to the Community Engagement Operations Manager.
This is a terrific opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector with a nationally recognized land conservation organization. As our Community Engagement & Marketing Intern you will leave POST with well-rounded knowledge of the programs and practices related to marketing generally demand generation social marketing event coordination and volunteer coordination. You will also acquire technical skills and understanding such as how to use Salesforce and Pardot cloud-based media platforms and WordPress our web content management tool.
In this role you would:
Staff in-person events including some night and weekend events (3-4 per month) including assembly and return of materials before and after these events.
Draft and create Eventbrite sign-up pages event webpages in WordPress and pre-event and post-event emails to attendees for finalization by senior team members
Promote events through a variety of online calendars and community channels.
Provide post-event support by updating event data in the Salesforce database and uploading and tagging event photos and videos.
Improve and update event templates and descriptions
Provide support for volunteer scheduling and other volunteer support including materials assembly and distribution
Salesforce Data entry as needed
Support the development of content for our volunteer community
Field incoming general questions from the community and event guests
Act as a POST representative at a variety of public events
For the best opportunity to succeed in this role you would have:
An interest in and love of the outdoors and nature;
Good computer skills and a willingness to learn other cloud-based systems like databases project management digital asset management web content and others.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Self-motivated enthusiastic and flexible;
Ability to take initiative and produce desired results;
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize as necessary and as things change
Great interpersonal skills and a love of teamwork and working with people;
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
This job has the following physical requirements:
Regular and accurate communication with others and the ability to complete tasks using a phone email web and video technology
The ability to interact effectively with digital and printed materials as well as operate required job-related equipment.
The ability to drive to remote locations a valid California drivers license access to a vehicle and an insurable driving record
Availability on nights and weekends for staff events
Ability to hike uneven terrain and to tolerate exposure to varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. of equipment and supplies in the office or the field.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow a person to perform essential functions.
If you would like to apply:
Please submit your resume with a cover letter explaining your interest in POST and your dates of availability. Make sure to address any pertinent experience including professional and personal experience that is relevant to this position.
Pay and benefits:
This is a temporary position and carries no discretionary benefits except for state-mandated sick leave. Exact timing and scheduling can be flexible to accommodate the appropriate candidate. Pay is $25.00 per hour. POSTs office is located in downtown Palo Alto near public transportation and we will provide a Caltrain Go Pass if needed.
POSTs Core Values:
Nature Connects Us All: We believe that we are part of an interconnected web of life and that diversity of all types creates strength and resilience. In our work we strive to protect and heal the ecosystems that support our collective well-being.
Act Today for the Long-Term: We take action today in ways that support our bold long-term vision. We accept and balance the tension between the present and the future while staying true to our purpose.
Commit to Learning and Growth: We are creative curious and courageous in our approaches and willing to change course when necessary. We learn from our successes and mistakes.
Care About How We Work: We believe all living things should be treated with dignity. We acknowledge the many injustices against people and nature. We are dedicated to strive for equity in our actions.
Honor Our Collective Strengths: We have the most positive impact when we work together toward a shared vision. We catalyze collaborate and complement to support the best outcomes for all.
POST is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity and equity is central to our mission to protect open space in our region for the benefit of all. We are committed to creating an inclusive values-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. Come join us!
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